MTNL hikes ISD call rates for six countries.

MTNL has increased ISD call charges for six countries for its mobile as well as fixed line customers in Mumbai circle. The rates have been hiked from Rs 2/min to Rs 3/min for these six countries USA, China, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand from 24th Dec’13. MTNL customers access these countries by dialing 1300 before the number even without availing ISD facility on their mobile or landline. MTNL, which is grappling with huge losses , has also enhanced charges for INMARSAT from Rs 250/min to Rs 300/min according to the pubic notice published in newspaper.